Sermons on shaping: showing 676-690 of 18,041

Gear Up

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Sep 22, 2015

What do we need to do to maintain healthy relationships?

GEAR UP! Our relationship with Christ (vertical relationship) is very important . Today we are going to focus on our relationships with others in a family, in a community and in a church. 1. Definition of gear: A gear or cogwheel is a rotating machine part having cut teeth, or cogs, which mesh with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Furnace Of Affliction PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023

This sermon explores how facing life's trials can deepen our faith, help us find God's presence, and fulfill our divine purpose amidst struggles.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family, united under the banner of God's unending love. We come together, not as individuals, but as a community, bound by the shared hope of our faith. And today, we stand on the precipice of a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:8-12

Topics: Furnace

Sent, Separated Servants Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 15, 2014

Paul reveals that Jesus wants all His followers to be like Paul - sent, separated servants.

As is probably true for many of you, the book of Romans has long been one of my favorites. Yet in nearly 25 years of ministry, I have never undertaken the task of preaching through what is certainly the greatest exposition of what it means to live as a follower of Jesus in the entire Bible. I think ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Spring Training

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 6, 2003

Life is our spring training that is preparing us for the season that lies ahead.

Spring Training Every year in February, baseball players head to Arizona and Florida to prepare for the upcoming baseball season. They gather to stretch muscles, practice their skills, get in shape, and work on the fundamentals to help them play together as a team. Pitchers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Purpose Of The Church- Service Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2003

Are we supposed to serve or be served?

INTRODUCTION As we have looked at the question “What is the Purpose of the Church, thus far we have identified three areas of that should be included in the purpose of the church, worship, fellowship, discipleship. Today I want to look at an area that a lot of churches struggle with. It is an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, 1 Corinthians 12:14-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And Then... Number 2 (The Wonder Years) Series

Contributed by Joel Newman on Jan 22, 2022

After being born again, we are babes/children in Christ, and we are "raised" by the Spirit, and our earthly Christian influences.

And Then… #2 Growth and Development Opening Readings For the Entire Series: “His lord said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’” (Matthew 25:23 NKJV) For Today’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:23, Isaiah 43:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Struggles Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 15, 2024

We have been studying aspects of daily discipleship. By now we know that discipleship is not simply church attendance. It involves a life that has been changed by following our Master, Jesus.

THE STRUGGLES OF DISCIPLESHIP Introduction We have been studying aspects of daily discipleship. By now we know that discipleship is not simply church attendance. It involves a life that has been changed by following our Master, Jesus. He taught us the foundational principles in the Beatitudes. He ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Covenant For Life: The Word PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of knowing God, not just about Him, and the role of Scriptures in guiding and equipping us for discipleship.

Good morning, dear church family. It is indeed a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we gather here with hearts ablaze with a desire to understand His word and His will for us. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of 2 Timothy 3:14-16, a passage that stirs the soul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-16

Topics: Spending Time, Word, Disciple

I Am Good PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 12, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of God's love, turning trials into triumphs, and encourages believers to trust in God's purposeful design for their lives.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to stand before you today, ready to delve into the rich tapestry of God's Word. We gather under this roof, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, united in our quest for understanding and our thirst for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Topics: Working, Good

Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024

This sermon explores God's grace as an unearned, divine gift that draws sinners closer to Him and guides them towards redemption.

Welcome, dear friends and spiritual family. I am thrilled and humbled to share this sacred time with you today. We gather here, not as strangers meeting in passing, but as a family united in our love and devotion to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a topic ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Topics: Grace, Sin

Worship Today

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 4, 2007

Jesus introduces a shift in worship, focusing worship on the spiritual instead of the physical. The future of worship as Jesus was describing it would be a spiritual more than a ritual activity.

Worship today John 4:19-24 The original worship must have been amazing. Eve and Adam, surrounded by the Garden of Eden, something between a botanical garden and an orchard. Discussions at dusk of keeping trees, naming animals, new things they tried, and gratitude for the bounty and beauty they ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Mennonite

The Potter’s Hand Series

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Feb 5, 2011

God – the Master Potter – knows how to take the mistakes of life and reform it into something beautiful.

Text: Jeremiah 18:1-6 God doesn’t make mistakes. In 1502, in Florence, Italy there was a large block of marble given to a church in Santa Maria, the church immediately hired who they thought was a professional to sculpt this enormously huge piece of rock. The man was a professional and soon ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What If - (A Fresh Start)

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 31, 2017

A sermon on the potter and the clay that I preached for New year 2018 - (Some unknown sources)

…Romans chapter 9 20But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why have you made me like this?” 21Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use? 22What if God, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Through Our Works Of Service - Abilities & Personality? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

A short series on how people can serve God

Through Our Works of Service - Abilities & Personality? Gladstone Baptist Church - 12/6/05 In 1658 a young Italian boy lived in the town of Cremona. Legend has it, that like his townsfolk, Antonio loved music. Cremona was a town where musical ability was highly valued. But poor Antonio was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Better Body Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009

Part 1 of a 6 part series on Building a Better body, church building.

BETTER BODY BUILDING INTRO part 1 Can you believe that we are headed for the holiday season already? Very soon we will be looking at celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas and it will be another new year. I am praying that 2009 will be a year when we see great growth and decisions as we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ